Speech and Language Therapist
5 days ago
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.
We are looking for SLT to undertake Autism diagnostic assessments in the Preston, South Ribble and Chorley area. The post can focus exclusively in this area or, at the successful applicants request, include other SLT service delivery activities.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support assessment and interventions for children for whom we receive a request for specific services. This will include undertaking assessments for children on the Autisticdiagnostic assessment pathway, writing reports with follow the DSM5 and supporting a decision as part of the Multi-disciplinary team.
Our services are mostly delivered within Family Hubs and home visits and educational settings and often involve collaboration with parents, carers and the Multi-agency team.
Our team in Halton consists of: Speech and Language Therapist Lead; Specialist, Senior and Junior SLTs; Early Years Teacher; Speech and Language Therapy Assistants; all of whom are supported by a Business Support Team.
About us
Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profitorganisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language andcommunication related services which invest in the diverse communities weserve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionalssupport individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, usinghigh-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live andlearn.
Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provideservices across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then hasgrown in:
Employees - in July 2024 we had 53 employees andmany consultants who support short term projects. Reach in 2022-2023, our services impacted over 14,000 children and families. And ImpactWe welcomeapplicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed toworking with others.
Here's a flavour of what its like to work withinCommunicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
"Communicate has an excellent ethos.Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practicallyand emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever workedfor" "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing atwhat they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen toteam members." "It's an absolute privilege to work for thiscompany and I'm so proud of it." Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description attached, however, below are some headline details.
Core responsibilities.
To provide a speech and language therapy services to children, directly and through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team. Provide speech, language and communication assessments for children and young people in consultation with their families, the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs. Keep accurate records and provide written reports. Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service. Attend multi-agency meetings. Liaise with other involved agencies and with families to provide an integrated service. Contribute to full SLT student placements. Contribute to the induction, supervision and support of other, more junior SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers. Facilitate clinical case discussions. Access clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, group and individual supervision, mentoring and appraisals. Be committed to continuing professional development. Able to make independent decisions about caseload management, service design and manage projects independently. Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of services. Person Specification
Experience
Essential
2+ years experience working as an SLT with children, young people, their families and the Multi-agency team. Experience working with children and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
Desirable
Experience in undertaking Autistic diagnostic assessments and writing reports. Experience supervising and coaching others. Experience in monitoring service outcomes. Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
Ethos
Essential
Commitment to Communicates vision, mission and values. Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture. Skilled at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters. Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
Desirable
Training relevant to role, ADOS etc.-
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